Katie Holmes Just Wore the Timeless Spring Outfit that Screams Sophistication

There are few celebrities whose outfits intrigue me quite as much as Katie Holmes. Whilst she has a rock-solid sense of personal style, she's also not one to shy away from a new-season trend, weaving them into her daily looks with a seemingly effortless ease I could only dream of.
Take her most recent look for example. At first glance, it's a simple silhouette, but when you look a little closer, you can appreciate how masterfully Holmes has balanced the timeless pieces in her wardrobe with trending buys. Leaning into some Old Hollywood classics, Holmes styled a pair of dark cream tailored trousers with a breezy cotton shirt neatly tucked in, refining her look with a sleek and sophisticated shoe trend already dominating the season.
What really gave her outfit that elegant Old Hollywood energy was the subtle detailing across her trousers. Choosing a high-waited silhouette—the cut that dominated the period—Holmes's trousers included considered front-pleat detailing that added volume and structure to her silhouette whilst also giving off a tailored effect that made them feel particularly sleek.
Tucking in a breezy blue shirt, she kept to the tailoring theme, leaning into her classic wardrobe staples that deliver sophistication in droves. Finally, instead of opting for classic white trainers or Mary Janes, the actor selected a pair of trending almond-toe ballet flats in a fresh white shade, adding lightness and brightness to her spring ensemble, without having to incorporate excess colour. Pinching into a blunted point, Holmes's ballet flats worked in tandem with her high-waisted trousers to elongate her legs without the aid of heels.
Giving her look a modern edge, Holmes slung a black-and-green leather bag over her shoulder, adding a little colour into her look in a way that enhanced her neutral outfit, rather than distracting from it. Timeless and sophisticated yet perfectly on-trend, read on to discover her chic take on spring style.
Shop Katie Holmes's Look:
In my opinion, With Nothing Underneath does shirting better than the rest.
The high-waisted detailing and front pleats give this such an elegant
The small heel detailing adds a little extra height without sacrificing comfort.
Shop Our Other Favourite Trousers, Shirts and Flat Shoes:
These come in short, regular and long lengths, so you can easily find your perfect fit.
Style these with tailored trousers or pair with denim for a low-key look.
I always come back to The Frankie Shop for their elevated basics.
These pale cream flats are so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Whilst I love these in the white, they also come in a vibrant red shade.

Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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